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Merrill: The NGFR is the Next
Generation First Responder program,

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which aims to make first responders
better protected, connected and fully aware,

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which enables a faster, more
efficient and safer response

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to threats and disasters of all sizes.

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In 2015 we established our vision
for the program and began building

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an infrastructure to put us
in a position to succeed.

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We also got to work developing
tools and technologies

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that will equip the first
responder of the future.

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We work with our partners to develop
enhanced prototypes for everyday uniforms,

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to better protect the responders
from hazards they face every day.

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We also made progress ensuring
the responders have a lifeline

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when they need it most,

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interoperable communications
with their team,

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regardless of device and
wireless connection.

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We engaged with industry to bring
their commercial solutions to the table

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and with academia to help them
bring their research to life.

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We went directly to boots on the ground responders

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to show them our progress and
make sure we stayed on track.

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Head to 2016, this is the year
we begin to put together

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to give the first responders
full situational awareness.

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We have sensors that detect environmental,
chemical and biological threats,

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sensors that track the physiological
status of responders,

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sensors that have GEO-location
capabilities, including elevation.

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And in the future, hopefully pinpoint
into our tracking capabilities as well,

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sensors that stream full-motion video
from the ground and in the air.

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How do we present this vital information
to the responder in the field,

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in a way that gives him the
exact information they need?

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And only the information they need at
the right time and in the right way?

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These are the questions we
want to answer in 2016.